Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) – Native Red Hardy Hibiscus

Buy Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This beautiful native hibiscus is known for its bold red star-shaped flowers, tall upright growth, and tropical-looking blooms that return year after year.

Texas Star Hibiscus is also called Scarlet Rosemallow or Swamp Hibiscus. Even though it has a tropical look, it is a hardy perennial hibiscus, not a tropical hibiscus. It dies back in winter and returns from the roots when warm weather comes back in spring.

This plant is a wonderful choice for sunny flower beds, rain gardens, pond edges, wet areas, native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and Southern landscapes where you want big color with wildlife value. The large red flowers are very eye-catching and are especially loved by hummingbirds and butterflies.

This is a great plant for customers searching for Texas Star Hibiscus for sale in North Florida, native hibiscus near me, red hardy hibiscus near DeFuniak Springs FL, swamp hibiscus for the Florida Panhandle, or pollinator plants for Southern gardens.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates, Texas Star Hibiscus is a beautiful choice for homeowners, landscapers, and plant buyers wanting a native perennial with bold red flowers and pollinator value.

Plant Care & Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus coccineus
• Common Name: Texas Star Hibiscus, Scarlet Rosemallow, Swamp Hibiscus
• Plant Type: Native hardy perennial hibiscus
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade; best flowering is usually in more sun
• Water Needs: Likes regular moisture; can handle wet areas and pond edges
• Mature Size: Usually about 4–8 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide
• Growth Habit: Tall, upright, clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: Commonly listed for Zones 8–10
• Soil: Adaptable, but does very well in moist, acidic, sandy, loamy, or clay soils
• Bloom Color: Bright red
• Bloom Size: Large 5–6 inch star-shaped hibiscus flowers
• Bloom Season: Mid to late summer into fall, depending on weather
• Foliage: Green, deeply lobed leaves with a star-like shape
• Maintenance: Low to moderate; cut back old stems after frost or before spring growth returns
• Winter Habit: Dies back in winter and returns from the roots in spring
• Spacing: Plant about 2–3 feet apart for group plantings or fuller coverage
• Best Uses: Native gardens, pollinator gardens, pond edges, rain gardens, wet areas, sunny borders, mass planting, and bold landscape color
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established, but performs best with steady moisture
• Deer Resistance: Deer may browse hibiscus, especially tender new growth
• Pollinator Value: ATTRACTS POLLINATORS and is especially loved by hummingbirds and butterflies
• Wildlife Value: Excellent choice for native and wildlife-friendly landscapes

Why Customers Love Texas Star Hibiscus:
Texas Star Hibiscus gives the landscape big red flowers with a tropical look, but it comes back as a hardy perennial. Customers love the bright blooms, native plant value, and the way it draws hummingbirds and butterflies into the garden. It is especially useful in moist areas where many other flowering plants may struggle.

Best For:

• Red hardy hibiscus blooms
• Native plant gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Hummingbird gardens
• Butterfly gardens
• Pond edges and rain gardens
• Moist landscape areas
• Sunny flower beds
• Natural Southern landscapes
• Landscapers and wholesale plant buyers

Local Pickup & Availability:
Available for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. No shipping at this time. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

Wholesale available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and plant buyers.